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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1950
Page
1
The Union office tasks were postponed last weekend as we attended the Iowa Press Association convention in Des Moines. We watched numerous meetings with interest and noted many recommendations for advancing newspaper work.
A lively spring energy grips larger papers and communities as farmers sow oats and rotate land, while town folks rush to garden after meals. A large county bounty shed fire, insured by three companies, razed the building and contents amid mystery and rapid destruction. Nearby, the Wilsons remove a large old house, preparing a ranch style new home a 62 foot long with six rooms and a bath.
Mrs Verner Hawk and family returned to Unionville after attending the death and funeral of Dave Caylor. Visitors from Kelly Iowa and Keswick Washington and Ottumwa were listed. Telephone operator change planned in Unionville April 20. Birth announced for Larry Michael Rumley in Keswick. Census work completed in Udell township and Udell town.
Local society column notes visits and gatherings at various homes in Albia and nearby towns. Names include Hammond, Argo, Brown, Tarbell, Firkins, Derby, Albertson, Kelsey, Treated patients and hospital surgery mentioned for Algin Derby.
Moravia Lodge No 610 1 O F F Moravia Iowa extends heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved children and confirms a 30 day mourning drape on the lodge charter. The resolutions honor Brother Jess Funkhouser who died February 20 1950 with religious benediction and memorial verses.
Moravia Iowa lodge Moravia IO CF Lodge No 610 records tribute to Frank V Hiatt who died March 18 1950. Officers and members express sympathy and resolve to provide support for thirty days. The memorial reflects on eternal life and gratitude for his service to the lodge with signatories R R Pennington Co A Turner N R B Ward.
Merle Dicks visited her brother George and family last week while painting for Rena and Leo Breese. Walter Smyth and family hosted relatives from St Paul on weekend. Carrie Turner visited her daughter Ruth McCord and family. Gertrude Penfield met Mabel Hammond and the Sheldon family. Flo Frame called on Francia Frame in Ottumwa hospital.
A jumble of social visits and family gatherings is recorded in New Hope with multiple entries noting gatherings at the Hiatt, Donovan, Wood, Harsh, Dooley, and Meadows households. Virginia Carter recovers from appendicitis. various locals share weekend or Sunday visits and dinners.
Loyd Catterhorta and Pettibone Miss Pettibone are out of school a few days due to an infection in her foot. W. BE Donovan and the girls and Elsie Martin visited at the Junior Donovan home Friday. Mr and Mrs Frank Hiatt visited at Mrs Zoe Callen's home Monday.
On April 12 1960 the District Court of Appanoose County Iowa appointed Minnie Yenger administratrix of the estate of DeWitte T Yeager deceased. Creditors must settle debts and claimants present their claims to the court for allowance. C L Johnston attorney for the estate.
Mrs. T. B. Cameron of Maine, Mrs. G. C. Coulson, and Linda and Merrill joined the Keith Cameron family at Newton for a Snowday gathering. Mrs. Cameron planned a longer visit with her son and family.
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